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Vehicle Tracing Solution

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is spearheaded by Ipswich Borough Council for the procurement titled "Vehicle Tracing Solution," falling under the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" category. This process pertains to the supply of goods within the East of England region, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is "selective," specifically involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for the procurement include the tender period end date on 1st July 2025 and the contract period from 1st August 2025 to 1st November 2028. As of 14th January 2026, the procurement is at the award stage, with Quartix Ltd being the designated supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in transport tracking solutions and software packages. The contract’s multi-year duration and substantial value of £68,688 make it an attractive investment for businesses looking to expand their operations within the transportation support services sector. Enterprises that are capable of offering comprehensive vehicle tracking solutions would find this tender especially suited to their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Tracing Solution

Notice Description

Vehicle Tracking Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480b21e8-f3b0-4acd-b29a-2b000f83de06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48960000 - Drivers and system software package

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,688 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUARTIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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